West Kirby Primary School, Wirral
West Kirby Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Wirral. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 48 schools in Wirral with published results, and 2,040th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wirral (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
West Kirby Primary School in detail
West Kirby Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at West Kirby Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 69% in Wirral and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (87% in reading, 87% in maths).
Getting a place at West Kirby Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 43 families put West Kirby Primary School as their first choice and 92 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at West Kirby Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to West Kirby Primary School are West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary School (0.7 miles); Black Horse Hill Junior School (0.9 miles, 65% reading, 56% maths); Black Horse Hill Infant School (0.9 miles, Good); and Hoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (1.3 miles).
West Kirby St Bridget's CofE Primary SchoolBlack Horse Hill Junior SchoolBlack Horse Hill Infant SchoolHoylake Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Who goes there
13.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 26 pupils (8.8%) received SEN support and 9 (3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
West Kirby Primary School had 18 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is West Kirby Rail Station, about 500 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
19 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Redhouse Lane (adjacent), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 78 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wirral (155).
Suspensions and exclusions
West Kirby Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to West Kirby Primary School are West Kirby Grammar School (under 0.1 miles), Hilbre High School (0.9 miles) and Calday Grange Grammar School (1.1 miles).
West Kirby Grammar SchoolHilbre High SchoolCalday Grange Grammar School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from May 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
West Kirby Primary School excels at helping children learn to read confidently through expert phonics teaching and fostering a genuine love of reading. The school creates a welcoming, inclusive environment where all pupils - including those with additional needs - can access an ambitious curriculum. Strong behaviour and warm relationships between staff and pupils help children feel safe and valued, setting them up well for secondary school.
Key Strengths
- Strong reading curriculum with effective phonics teaching and a popular school library that encourages reading for pleasure
- Well-designed, ambitious curriculum that builds pupils' knowledge progressively from early years to Year 6
- Excellent behaviour and positive relationships throughout the school, with clear expectations and effective anti-bullying measures
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs, disabilities, and those learning English as an additional language
- Rich opportunities for personal development, including enrichment trips and learning about different cultures and religions
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not consistently design learning with enough depth, which limits how well some pupils develop their subject knowledge
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders prioritising children's safety through regular staff training, comprehensive record-keeping, and timely referrals to outside agencies.
Extracurricular Activities
Chess, badminton, book club, eco councillors, reading champions, play leaders, trips to Philharmonic Hall and Hilbre Island
West Kirby Primary School is a good school where pupils are welcoming, kind, and successful, developing warm relationships with staff and feeling safe and included.
At a Glance
13.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 87% to 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 92% to 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.0
Avg class size
22.7
Infant (KS1)
28.8
KS2
10
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with West Kirby Primary School
Term dates
West Kirby Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Wirral. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to West Kirby Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. West Kirby Primary School is in Wirral; for families living there:
Apply to Wirral for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 14 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wirral is 15 (the median across 136 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at West Kirby Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
280 pupils
284 places
4 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wirral
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wirral
Across Wirral council
Places available
3,820
Applications
3,017
Got 1st preference
95.3%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Wirral council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
26
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
11.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
297
Total Pupils
155
Boys
142
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
16.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,328
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,065
Per pupil
£1579k
Total funding
£59k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.4%
Overall absence
6.8%
Persistent absence
251
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
West Kirby Primary School
Questions parents ask about West Kirby Primary School
What are SATs results like at West Kirby Primary School?
Of the pupils at West Kirby Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is West Kirby Primary School's Ofsted rating?
West Kirby Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for West Kirby Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When West Kirby Primary School is oversubscribed, Wirral allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at West Kirby Primary School?
West Kirby Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at West Kirby Primary School?
Classes at West Kirby Primary School average 27 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to West Kirby Primary School?
West Kirby Primary School has around 297 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at West Kirby Primary School?
3.4% of sessions were missed at West Kirby Primary School in 2024/25. 6.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to West Kirby Primary School?
Apply through Wirral's coordinated admissions process, naming West Kirby Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are West Kirby Primary School's term dates?
West Kirby Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Wirral. In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near West Kirby Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 14 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wirral is 15 (the median across 136 schools, same distance and years).
Where is West Kirby Primary School?
West Kirby Primary School is at Anglesey Road, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, CH48 5EQ.
Sources: Wirral term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)